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Division II Facts and Figures
Division II is a dynamic and engaging group of colleges, institutions, and co nferences
of varying sizes and educational missions. Its members are committed
to balancing the overall educational experience and academic success of st udents
with participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Membership Facts
(Source: September 2002 NCAA Membership Breakdown;
2001 NCAA Graduation Rates Summary)
Total Members—283
Active—271; Provisional—12
Composition
Private Institutions— 44%
Public Institutions—56%
Undergraduate Enrollment
Men—43%; Women—57%
Student-Athletes
Men—60%; Women—40%
Participation in Division II
Championships
Men—50%; Women—50%
Division II Growth
(Total Number of Active Member Institutions)
1991-92 207 1995-96 246 1999-00 267
1992-93 223 1996-97 246 2000-01 264
1993-94 245 1997-98 254 2001-02 260
1994-95 247 1998-99 267 2002-03 271
Forecast for 2003-04 281
35
Undergraduate Enrollment
(Source: 2001 NCAA Graduation-Rates
Summary)
Enrollment Division II
Schools
Percent
15,000 & Above 2 0.7
7,500-14,999 21 7.2
2,500-7,499 115 39.7
2,499 and Below 152 52.4
Average is 3,306 students
Number of Sports Sponsored
(Source: 1982-2001 Participation Rates Statistics
Report)
Men Women
Low 4 4
High 13 12
Average 6.43 6.96